Visual Rehab Certificate: Targeted Interventions for OTs, PTs, and SLPs is a complete training in vision therapy.

It will give you all the tools and skills you’ll need to develop a thriving vision practice that helps clients regain independence and happiness.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn in the course:

This section of the course, led by Robert Constantine, OTR/L, will give you a detailed breakdown of common eye issues experienced by patients, as well as an extensive list of effective intervention strategies.

You’ll also learn:

• The eye condition 51% of your patients will have by age 80
• Why you — and your patients — may want to avoid big optometry chain stores (it all has to do with something called “seat time”)
• One symptom you should never ignore in yourself or a patient, because it could cause blindness
• This eye issue is so common, it’s guaranteed to happen to you (and your patients) by age 40
• Why “What kind of glasses are you wearing?” is one of the most important questions to ask patients
• An unsettling problem your patient may not admit unless prompted (they don’t want you to think they’re going crazy)
• The first thing you should look at when assessing eye movement
• How to use a straightforward decision tree to make treatment decisions
• The “balance board strategy” that could literally double your treatment effectiveness
• A 5-minute scotch tape trick you can use to help your patients see better
• One thing you should NEVER do without a doctor’s order
• How to build a portable $25 eye assessment kit

This section of the course, led by Sandra Stalemo, OTR/L, will reveal common vision problems your patients may be experiencing and the corresponding treatment strategies for low vision and neurologic impairments. You’ll see patient videos of these vision problems, evaluations, and interventions.

• Objective measurement tools for observed eye movement disorders.
• Cost-effective evaluation and treatment tools alongside information on today’s latest technology.
• The comprehensive information you need to in-service your co-workers and start a vision rehabilitation program immediately.
• A collection of home programs ready for you to customize for your own needs.
• A quick reference sheet to streamline your approach to each diagnosis.
• Targeted evaluation and treatment options for specialized settings: acute care, rehabilitation units, out-patient settings, SNF, and home health.